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Aircraft manufacturing updates covering Boeing, Airbus, and aerospace manufacturers. New models, production milestones, and delivery schedules.

Microchip Technology's Q3 2026 Earnings Signal Strong Aerospace Demand

Microchip Technology reported strong Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding guidance; growth was driven by aerospace and defense, data center solutions, and a normalizing supply chain.

Feb 6, 20264 min
Microchip Technology's Q3 2026 Earnings Signal Strong Aerospace Demand
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Why China Aircraft Leasing Group just added 30 more A320neo jets to its massive Airbus order.

CALC secured 30 more Airbus A320neo Family jets, boosting its total Airbus order book to 282 aircraft amid soaring Asia-Pacific narrow-body demand.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why China Aircraft Leasing Group just added 30 more A320neo jets to its massive Airbus order.
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Court Document Reveals Boeing Failed to Meet Safety and Quality Compliance Standards

Boeing's manufacturing and quality processes face new scrutiny after a US Court of Appeals document cited failures in ethical culture and airworthiness certification.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Court Document Reveals Boeing Failed to Meet Safety and Quality Compliance Standards
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Why flyadeal Tapped Lufthansa Technik for 61 New Airbus A320 and A330neo Jets

Saudi low-fare carrier flyadeal extended its five-year Aircraft Production Inspection Program with Lufthansa Technik for 61 incoming Airbus A320 and A330neo jets.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why flyadeal Tapped Lufthansa Technik for 61 New Airbus A320 and A330neo Jets
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Why Did Air Cambodia Choose Boeing 737-8s for its Fleet Expansion?

Air Cambodia finalized a firm order for ten Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) jets, with options for ten more, marking its largest single-aisle purchase for fleet renewal and regional growth.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why Did Air Cambodia Choose Boeing 737-8s for its Fleet Expansion?
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Lufthansa Group Finalizes Massive Airbus A321XLR Order for Fleet Future.

Lufthansa Group confirmed a major Airbus A321XLR order, signaling a strategic shift toward long-haul narrowbody operations across its European network.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Lufthansa Group Finalizes Massive Airbus A321XLR Order for Fleet Future.
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Why Marquis Who's Who Selected Dominique Madier for Aerospace Simulation Expertise.

Aerospace expert Dominique Madier was selected for Marquis Who's Who, recognizing his 25-year career in finite element analysis for Airbus, Bombardier, and BETA Technologies eVTOL aircraft.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why Marquis Who's Who Selected Dominique Madier for Aerospace Simulation Expertise.
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How Critical Minerals Pacts Will Reshape Boeing's Supply Chain and Aviation Future

The US signed 11 new critical minerals agreements and mobilized over $30 billion to build resilient supply chains, directly impacting aerospace manufacturing and advanced jet engine production.

Feb 5, 20263 min
How Critical Minerals Pacts Will Reshape Boeing's Supply Chain and Aviation Future
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Why Boeing Forecasts Southeast Asia Needs Over 4,800 New Airliners by 2044

Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook, released at the Singapore Airshow, forecasts Southeast Asian airlines will require 4,885 new aircraft by 2044, with narrowbodies dominating demand.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why Boeing Forecasts Southeast Asia Needs Over 4,800 New Airliners by 2044
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Does Emirates' interest push Airbus to develop a larger A350-2000 variant?

Emirates President Tim Clark confirmed interest in a larger Airbus A350-2000, signaling the airline's continued focus on high-capacity widebody jets.

Feb 5, 20262 min
Does Emirates' interest push Airbus to develop a larger A350-2000 variant?
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S7 Airlines Commits to 100 Tu-214 Jets; Can Russia's Fleet Plan Take Flight?

Russia's S7 Airlines confirmed a major order for 100 Tupolev Tu-214 medium-haul jets, with deliveries beginning in 2029, boosting domestic aircraft production.

Feb 5, 20263 min
S7 Airlines Commits to 100 Tu-214 Jets; Can Russia's Fleet Plan Take Flight?
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Why Air Cambodia Chose the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Its Largest-Ever Fleet Order

Air Cambodia finalized its largest single-aisle purchase for up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, marking its first-ever Boeing order announced at the Singapore Airshow.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Why Air Cambodia Chose the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Its Largest-Ever Fleet Order
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Can Singapore's First Domestic Aircraft Spark Aerospace Industry Growth?

A Singaporean eVTOL manufacturer is developing the nation's first domestically-produced aircraft, hoping to inspire significant growth in the local aerospace industry.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Can Singapore's First Domestic Aircraft Spark Aerospace Industry Growth?
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Why Adani and Leonardo are building AW169M helicopters in India

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo will build a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, targeting AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM platforms for the Indian Armed Forces.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Why Adani and Leonardo are building AW169M helicopters in India
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Crucial Milestone: Boeing 777X Production Model's First Flight Nears in April

Boeing is reportedly planning the first flight of a production 777X aircraft in April, a key step for the delayed widebody program and future Lufthansa deliveries.

Feb 4, 20262 min
Crucial Milestone: Boeing 777X Production Model's First Flight Nears in April
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Benchmark Q4 2025 Earnings Reveal Space Bookings Offset Defense Moderation.

Benchmark Q4 2025 revenue hit $704M; Aerospace & Defense growth will moderate in 2026 due to defense program timing, but strong space bookings signal a 2027 rebound.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Benchmark Q4 2025 Earnings Reveal Space Bookings Offset Defense Moderation.
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Why Are Major Carriers Ditching Airbus A321 High-Density Seating?

Qantas and Cathay Pacific are reversing high-density Airbus A321 cabin layouts, reducing capacity to boost passenger comfort and lavatory space.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Why Are Major Carriers Ditching Airbus A321 High-Density Seating?
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Why Air Cambodia Just Ordered Up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX Jets.

Air Cambodia announced its largest single-aisle agreement with Boeing for up to 20 737 MAX jets, signaling a major fleet expansion and boost for the aircraft program.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Why Air Cambodia Just Ordered Up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX Jets.
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Can China's Comac C919 Break the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly?

China's Comac C919 is emerging as a rival to Boeing and Airbus in the Asia-Pacific market, capitalizing on Western delivery delays and offering a lower-cost jet.

Feb 4, 20264 min
Can China's Comac C919 Break the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly?
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COMAC's C919 and C909 Aircraft Steal the Show at 2026 Singapore Airshow

COMAC's C919 passenger jet will perform a flight demonstration at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, showcasing its C909 medical variant and securing a six-aircraft firefighting order.

Feb 3, 20263 min
COMAC's C919 and C909 Aircraft Steal the Show at 2026 Singapore Airshow
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